Doc B

I got a set of Hipshot Ultralite (USA) lollipop style tuners for my Vintera 60s Mustang bass a few weeks ago from Bass Direct for about £120. They are much lighter than the standard Hipshot ones that came fitted.

I emailed them first to check the best ones to get. They have the licensed Hipshot ones from £19.50 per machine.
I also got a set of fender Infinity Straplocks as these move the strap about 1.5 cm towards the 12th fret.

Damn - can't believe I missed them as I've been in Durham this weekend. I'll also miss them at home in Glasgow as I'm still in Durham till tomorrow. :-(

I'd love an 8 or 12 stringer but could never justify the cost.

Your Silent Face - New Order
Alive - Pearl Jam
Die Laughing - Therapy?
Hurt - Johnny Cash
Head Like a Hole - NIN
Everything's Ruined - Faith No More
Jesus Christ Pose - Soundgarden
One Day Like This - Elbow
She's Lost Control - Joy Division
Unyielding Conditioning - Fishbone

Ask me again tomorrow and I'm sure the list will change.

Reduced to £100 bump

Don't make me have to eBay it...

[quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='992058' date='Oct 18 2010, 11:20 AM']One of the fender short scales had a Strat pickup in it,did it not ?[/quote]

It was the Musicmaster. IIRC it was Bassist mag that did a feature on hotrodding them with a SD Hotrails bladed Strat pickup

I think my new Shuker 5 string will be enough for me (I need to get some pics on here)

+1 for Ibanez

A bump to start a new week

Now with photos

Price-drop bump

Manic Street Preachers - a band I love but also one that I feel comfortable that my basslines would have added to the band.

I bought this second hand a few months ago. I also got a MacBook just after and decided that Garageband, although more limited, was adequate for my needs. So I'm selling the Boss to free up a bit more space in my musicroom/office.

I have the original box and cloth case for this, along with a PSU I bought off eBay (they don't come as standard as these machine run on batteries). It also has a 1GB CF memory card installed. The only thing is that the guy I bought it off didn't have the owner's manual but I will include the PDF of it it on a CD-ROM if needed. There are some superficial marks/scratches on the top of the unit but these aren't serious and don't affect it in any way. This is a powerful and versatile little recorder that's about the size of a closed net-book PC. I don't really need all the stuff on this - Garageband does me fine.

Specs from the Boss website:

The Ultimate Notebook Studio

Tracks
Track: 8, V-Track: 64 (8 V-Tracks per each Track), Up to 2 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, and up to 8 tracks can be played back simultaneously.
Useful Capacity
CompactFlash: 32 M-1 G bytes
Data Type
HiFi (MT2), STANDARD (LV1), LONG (LV2)
Sample Rate
44.1kHz
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz (+1/-3 dBu)
Nominal Input Level (Variable)
GUITAR/BASS jack: -20 dBu, MIC (TRS balanced/XLR) jack: -40 dBu, LINE IN jack: -10 dBu
Input Impedance
GUITAR/BASS jack: 1 M ohms, MIC 1/2 jack: 2 k ohms (HOT-COLD), (TRS balanced/XLR), 1.0 k ohms (HOT-GND, COLD-GND), LINE IN jack: 30 k ohms
Nominal Output Level
LINE OUT jack: -10 dBu
Output Impedance
LINE OUT jack: 2 k ohms, Headphone jack: 140 ohms
Recommended Load Impedance
LINE OUT jack: 20 k ohms or greater, Headphone jack: 32-100 ohms
Residual Noise Level
LINE OUT jack: -85 dBu or less (INPUT SELECT: GUITAR/MIC, input terminated with 1 k ohms, INPUT SENS: CENTER, IHF-A, typ., EFFECT: OFF)
Interface
USB Connector
Display
16 Characters x 2 Lines (Backlit LCD)
Connectors
GUITAR/BASS jack (1/4 inch phone type), MIC 1 jacks ( TRS balanced 1/4 inch phone type), MIC 2 jacks (TRS balanced 1/4 inch phone type), LINE IN jack (Stereo miniature phone type), LINE OUT jack (RCA phono type), FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL jack (1/4 inch phone type), PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), USB connector
Power Supply
DC 9 V; Supply AC Adaptor (PSA series)/Size AA Dry battery x 6
Current Draw
200 mA, Alkaline dry cell batteries, Approximately 5 hours (with continuous playback of 8 tracks), May vary according to usage conditions, batteries used, and type of CompactFlash used.
Accessories
Soft Case, Size AA alkaline dry cell batteries (6), TRS-XLR converter cable, Demo Card (Already inserted when the BR-600 is shipped), Owner's Manual, Separate sheet (“About Memory Cards” etc.), Roland Service (information sheet)
Option
AC Adaptor: PSA series, Foot Switch: FS-5U, Pedal Switch: DP-2 (Roland), Expression Pedal: EV-5 (Roland), FV-300L/FV-500L/FV-500H
Size and Weight
Width
257 mm
10-1/8 inches
Depth
183 mm
7-1/4 inches
Height
27 mm
1-1/8 inches
Weight
0.7 kg
1 lbs. 9 oz.

IIRC that James Dean Bradfield played most or all of the bass on at least the first few Manics Albums. I've also heard that they never miked up Richey's amp on stage as he couldn't play very well.

Billy Corgan is also supposed to have recorded most of Darcy Wretsky's bass lines too.

IIRC that Anthony Jackson was used for the single of Fishbone's version on Freddie's Dead.

It's been about a year (I think) since I last posted on here but a few bass-related coincidences convinced me to make more time for this forum, and bass playing in general.

My wife convinced me to order a bass from Jon Shuker after we visited his workshop while on holiday in the Peaks last September (seriously, it was all her idea!). I finally placed the order in February/March and got an email from Jon on Friday last week saying my bass should be ready by the end of next week! This just happens to coincide with our annual holiday to the Peaks - so I should be able to pick it up when we are down there next week. Nice one.

The other, very sad, coincidence was seeing the tribute to Old Git (Simon) on Shuker's homepage but reading the tribute thread has made me determined to look at this forum regularly.

I'm planning to sell my Wizard 64 and Bad Ass II equipped Squier VM Jazz (70's style with maple neck and natural body) Neepheid made me a rosewood thumb rest and I also have a front pickup cover for it too. PM me if that floats your boat.

Very sad and touching to read this thread - I saw the photo of OG's 5 string Shuker P on the Shuker Bass homepage. I haven't been on this forum for a long time but this has reminded me what a great bunch of people are on here. I'll need to make more time to have a look on here.

I just sold my Ibanez 6 string to Lee and the transaction couldn't have gone better. Instant, no quibbles payment and great communication. A pleasure to deal with and I'm sure my bass has gone to a good home. Top bloke.

Sold pending the usual

[quote name='LeeCassidy' post='725956' date='Jan 27 2010, 01:05 AM']Hey mate. I'll take it. I'm down in Brighton. You ok to post down to here?[/quote]

Postage to Brighton is no problem.

PM sent

[quote name='CraigPlaysBass' post='723264' date='Jan 24 2010, 04:36 PM']What is the listing on ebay?[/quote]

DOH!

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180460630401&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT"]eBay Listing Here![/url]

Now on eBay

Sunday morning bump - price reduced to £170

Damn - I forgot how fast this thread moves!

Monday teatime bump!

I'm selling my GSR206 6 string bass. I only got it in August but have since decided to go down the Shuker route and need some cash. This bass is in as new condition, plays beautifully and sounds great. Buckle rash or scratches to speak of. I paid £259 for it new less than 6 months ago but haven't really had time to play it much. The Elixirs it came with haven't shown any signs of 'fraying' of the coating. The action on it is fantastic, I actually bought it when I was looking for a 5 string for under £500. This 6er played better than any of the 5s I tried so I gave it a go. It is surprisingly easy to play for someone who hasn't tried and 6er and would be a great way to try one out without a massive cash outlay. This bass is quite versatile and the quality is top notch, especially given the price.

I'm looking for £170 inc postage and a Ritter gig bag.

Some specs:


Neck Material: Maple
Neck Type: GSR6
Body: Agathis body
Frets: Medium frets
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Inlay: Pearl dot inlay
Bridge: B16 bridge
NeckPU: DXH-6N
BridgePU: DXH-6B
EQ: PHAT-II (GSR)
HW Color: CH
Finishes: BK
Scale/Length 864mm/34"
a: Width at Nut 54mm
b: Width Last Fret 84mm
c: Thickness 1st Fret 21mm
d: Thickness 12th Fret 22mm
Radius 400mm
Bridge Pickup
Name: DYNAMIX
Model No: DXH-6B
Construction: Humbucking/Passive
Magnet: Ceramic
Description: Powerful with good midrange punch.

Neck Pickup
Name: DYNAMIX
Model No: DXH-6N
Construction: Humbucking/Passive
Magnet: Ceramic
Description: Powerful with good midrange punch.

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